About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive ASL Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Vancouver WA and Portland OR area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and occasional remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.
- Provide accurate and culturally appropriate ASL interpretation during school meetings and other events.
- Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
- Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
- Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.
Required:
- Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
- Verified third-party ASL language proficiency.
- High-level fluency in ASL.
- Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
- Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.
Preferred:
- Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program.
- Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
- Local candidates in Portland/Vancouver a must. Most ASL meetings are in-person!
- Reliable high-speed internet.
- Professional headset and webcam.
- Secure and quiet workspace.
- Access to Mindlink’s Learning Center for ongoing training.
- Participation in feedback cycles using tools like LinguistLink.
Mindlink is a mission-driven organization committed to language access and equity in education. We believe communication is a human right and strive to create inclusive environments for all.
Mindlink welcomes all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, mental or physical disability or any other considerations under federal, state or local law.
Location and commute
304 Se Hearthwood Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98684.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3091714374.